Oxfordshire · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Radley
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Radley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Radley
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Before every flight, we check the airspace and the weather. Safety comes first on every visit. If you are worried about slates or tiles shifted by high winds and cracked slates and tiles out of sight from below, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Radley may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from the air or with a thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- Radley (OX14)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Radley: your questions answered
Is my home in Radley listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Radley?
Yes, Radley is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. Our registration covers a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. We use a sub-250g drone.
What if it is windy or raining on the day?
Bad weather means no flight. Wind and heavy rain are the two things that ground a small drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What about my neighbours’ privacy?
The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring gardens or windows. We only survey what the owner has asked us to. If your roof is shared, it helps to tell your neighbours about the visit.
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in Radley
After storms, owners want to know what has moved. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks and loose pots are easier to judge from above. Each defect is photographed for the report.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Radley
We fly a sub-250g drone and are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you run a business near Templars Square, big, flat commercial roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images help most. Historic houses such as Clifton Hampden Manor, about 2.7 miles south-east, show how far back building around Radley goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof itself.
Radley is about 2 miles north-east of Abingdon-on-Thames, in Oxfordshire. Radley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Radley is one of the towns and villages in Oxfordshire where we work.
We survey roofs across OX14 for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on Church Road, Selwyn Crescent and Ferny Close or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover Abingdon-on-Thames (2 miles south-west), Nuneham Courtenay (2 miles east), Culham (2 miles south), Clifton Hampden (3 miles south-east) and Caldecott (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oxford (4 miles north), Didcot (5 miles south), Bicester (15 miles north), Witney (13 miles north-west), Thame (12 miles east) and Wantage (10 miles south-west).
Around Radley
In Radley, that means homes and buildings near Nuneham Courtenay, Fitzharrys School and Bowyer Arms. Radley has its own railway station: Radley station. Well-known places in the area include Littlemore Hospital (2.3 miles north) and FitzHarris Castle (1.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Harcourt Hill and Dry Sandford Pit.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Radley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Clear the loft hatch so we can check inside too
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Book early if you are near an airport
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
What affects the price in Radley
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £400, including VAT.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What kind of property and roof it is
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.